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Benitoite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
5.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  

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Benitoite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite and Mottramite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Benitoite and Mottramite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Benitoite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Benitoite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Benitoite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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